Greenville in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Saltpeter Caves

By Roger Miller, October 14, 2016

1. saltpeter caves Marker

Inscription.

Saltpeter Caves. . The large rooms of theses caves have high vaults and are easily accessible from the outside and are dry under foot. They were owned by John Maddy in 1804. He sold them to Jacob and John Mann who manufactured saltpeter here for several years. The caves were used for the same purpose during Civil War. Old wooden hoppers still stand and mule tracks can yet be seen on the long walk ways where the wagons used to run.

The large rooms of theses caves have high vaults and are easily accessible from the outside and are dry under foot. They were owned by John Maddy in 1804. He sold them to Jacob and John Mann who manufactured saltpeter here for several years. The caves were used for the same purpose during Civil War. Old wooden hoppers still stand and mule tracks can yet be seen on the long walk ways where the wagons used to run.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic commission.

Location. 37° 32.743′ N, 80° 40.529′ W. Marker is in Greenville, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Laurel Creek Rd (West Virginia Route 122) and Greenville Road on Laurel Creek Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Laurel CreekRd, Greenville WV 24945, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2016, by Roger Miller of Pulaski, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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